Evelyn “Evie” Russell Hackett, age 98
of Lafayette, La.
Evelyn “Evie” Russell Hackett, age 98
of Lafayette, La.
It is with heavy hearts, we share the passing of Evelyn “Evie” Russell Hackett, who left us peacefully on Monday, October 7, 2024, at the age of 98. Born in Boston, MA, and raised in the Savin Hill neighborhood, Evie lived a full and beautiful life, touching everyone around her with her kindness, strength, and unwavering love.
Evie married her soulmate, Joseph Hackett, with whom she shared 60 years of devoted marriage. Together, they raised their family in Quincy, MA, a place close to Evie’s heart. She had a deep love for the beach and the ocean. Evie had a lifelong passion for learning and started to play the piano at age 90, proving that it’s never too late to pick up something new. She was a member of the Red Hat Society, known fondly as the “email female” for her group.
Evie’s Catholic faith was a guiding light throughout her life, bringing her comfort and strength. She often credited her longevity to three key practices: moisturize, exercise, and the Serenity Prayer. She was always eager to grow and explore, earning her associate degree from Quincy College, and working as an administrative assistant before retiring to Lafayette, LA.
Preceded in death by her loving parents, Peter and Molly Russell, her beloved husband Joseph, and her siblings Louise Russell, Edward Russell, Pauline Nugent, and Frances Doyle, Evie leaves behind a family who will forever treasure her memory. She is survived by her daughters, Amy and Betsy Hackett of Lafayette, LA, and her son, David Hackett of Phoenix, AZ, as well as her daughters-in-law Denise Hackett and Elizabeth Mouton. Evie was a proud and devoted grandmother to Alysa, Julia, and Lauren Hackett; Katelyn and Jessica Hackett; and Michael and Evan Darby-Hackett. She also leaves behind many cherished nieces and nephews who held a special place in her heart.
Evie’s warmth, generosity, and love will live on in all who knew her.
Funeral Services will be conducted at Christ Church Episcopal, 12 Quincy Avenue, Quincy, on Saturday, October 12, at 11 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visitation prior to the service from 10 – 10:45 a.m. Interment will take place privately.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Evie’s memory may be made to a cause that reflected Evie’s caring spirit and commitment to helping others, Rosie’s Place, P.O. Box 51399, Boston, MA 02205-1399 or www.rosiesplace.org.
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